SEND Teaching Assistant — Autism & SEND Support in London

Teach Lambeth group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyvil Primary School in London seeks a proactive Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive, ambitious team. The role supports pupils with Autism and Speech/Language needs, delivering targeted interventions and working closely with teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment.

The position is full-time (32.5 hours per week) during 39 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET). January 2027 start or sooner for the right candidate; salary scales run Scale 3 Pt 5-6 to Scale 4 Pt 7-10.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism or SEND desirable; training provided.
• Ability to support pupils with Autism, Speech and Language Needs.
• Willingness to work within an inclusive environment and term-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs within an inclusive setting.
• Deliver targeted interventions with supervision, including communication and literacy supports.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals to ensure high-quality provision.

Skills

SEND support

Autism support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Wyvil Primary School in London seeks a proactive Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive, ambitious team. The role supports pupils with Autism and Speech/Language needs, delivering targeted interventions and working closely with teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment.

The position is full-time (32.5 hours per week) during 39 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET). January 2027 start or sooner for the right candidate; salary scales run Scale 3 Pt 5-6 to Scale 4 Pt 7-10.